High Roller: Jason Mercier Wins Title and $794,600; Justin Bonomo Finishes in 2nd Place ($556,800)

$25,500 High Roller No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 24: 50,000/100,000 with a 15,000 Ante
Players Remaining: 2 of 116

Jason Mercier

Jason Mercier opened the button to 225,000, and Justin Bonomo three-bet shoved for 2,555,000 in the big blind. Mercier instantly called to put Bonomo at risk.

Mercier: AdQd
Bonomo: Ac2d

The board ran out Kd7s5d8d3s, and Mercier turned the nut flush to lock up the pot and the title one card early. He collected nearly $800,000 for his work over the past two days, adding yet another title to his world-class stat sheet. His total live winnings now exceed $18 million.

Bonomo was forced to settle for the runner-up consolation prize of $556,800.

Justin Bonomo